Q56 — AWS SAA-C03 Ch.14

Question 56 of 100 | ← Chapter 14

Q1056. A company runs multiple workloads on virtual machines (VMs) in an on-premises data center. The company is expanding rapidly. The on-premises data center is not able to scale fast enough to meet business needs. The company wants to migrate the workloads to AWS.The migration is time sensitive. The company wants to use a lift-and-shift strategy for non-critical workloads.Which combination of steps will meet these requirements? (Choose three.)

Correct Answer: B. Use AWS Application Migration Service. Install the AWS Replication Agent on the VMs., C. Complete the initial replication of the VMs. Launch test instances to perform acceptance tests on the VMs., D. Stop all operations on the VMs. Launch a cutover instance.

Explanation

To effectively migrate non-critical workloads from on-premises virtual machines (VMs) to AWS using a lift-and-shift strategy while meeting the time-sensitive requirements, the best combination of steps is:B. Use AWS Application Migration Service. Install the AWS Replication Agent on the VMs.C. Complete the initial replication of the VMs. Launch test instances to perform acceptance tests on the VMs.D. Stop all operations on the VMs. Launch a cutover instance.Explanation:\1. B. Use AWS Application Migration Service: - This service simplifies and automates the migration of VMs to AWS. By installing the AWS Replication Agent on the VMs, the company can begin the replication process, which is essential for a lift-and-shift migration.\2. C. Complete the initial replication of the VMs: - After setting up the replication, the company can complete the initial replication of the VMs. Launching test instances allows the company to conduct acceptance tests to ensure that the applications work correctly in the AWS environment before the final cutover.\3. D. Stop all operations on the VMs. Launch a cutover instance: - Once the acceptance tests are successful, stopping operations on the VMs and launching cutover instances in AWS allows for a final migration step, ensuring that the latest state of the VMs is captured and operational in AWS.Evaluation of Other Options:A. Use the AWS Schema Conversion Tool (AWS SCT): - The AWS SCT is primarily used for database migrations and is not relevant for migrating VMs. It does not serve the lift-and-shift strategy for the entire VM workload.E. Use AWS App2Container (A2C): - AWS App2Container is designed for containerizing applications rather than for lift-and-shift migrations of VMs. This option does not fit the lift-and-shift requirement.F. Use AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS): - AWS DMS is focused on database migrations and would not be suitable for migrating the entire VM workloads as part of a lift-and-shift strategy.Conclusion:The combination of B, C, and D provides a clear and effective approach to migrating non-critical workloads to AWS using a lift-and-shift strategy, ensuring a smooth and timely transition.